Unit Secretary - Pediatric ICU - Weekend Requirement

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary on the PICU Unit reports to the Nurse Manager and performs clerical duties for the nurses’ station. This role handles communications, processes physician orders, and maintains charts, records, supplies and equipment with accurate computer-related tasks.

A high school diploma or GED is required. Basic keyboarding and medical terminology are preferred; must communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming/outgoing communications at the nurses' station and process physician orders.
• Maintain unit charts, records, supplies and equipment; provide clerical support.
• Perform computer-related tasks accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical terminology

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Unit Secretary handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. The Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000372 CHS - Critical Care - 2 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Unit Secretary on the PICU Unit reports to the Nurse Manager. Under general supervision, the Unit Secretary is accountable for performance of clerical work related to the nurses’ station. This position serves in the receptionist role at the nursing station; handles incoming and outgoing communications; processes physician’s orders; and maintains charts, records, supplies and, equipment. The Unit Secretary accurately performs computer related tasks.

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Basic keyboarding skills required; medical terminology preferred. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience: None. Certification: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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